Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12 hour 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

 

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN.  A Tele RN specializing in attending to patients within our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret our patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring of patients, by the Telemetry RN enables gathering real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient's condition. 

 

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Section 

 

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans 

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms 

• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology 

• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions 

• Provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support 

• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit  

• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible 

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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